Bilya River Playmat by Simone Hills

Inspired by Noongar Language and storytelling, the Bilya ‘River’ Playmat invites children into open-ended play, connection to Country, and early learning conversations. Featuring symbols and elements such as Bilya (River), Bidi (Track/Path), Boya (Rock), Barna (Animals), and Djooraly (Grass), this playmat encourages imaginative play, small world setups, storytelling, and cultural exploration within early childhood environments.

Designed to support belonging, curiosity, and respectful learning through play.

Noongar traditionally an oral language with regional dialects; words and spelling in written form can vary.

Noongar Artist Simone Hills, an Awe & Wonder employee, is a proud Ballardong , Menang & Yamitji Moort Yok. Simone Hills is an Artist Member of the Indigenous Art Code. This means as an artist she is adding her voice to the call for fair and ethical trade with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and transparency in the promotion and sale of artwork.

Features velcro and eyelits for use in many applications.

Made of Taslan

Measures 140cm L x 100cm W